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Here's a feature of the bike that will ridden by Canada's podium hopeful at the 2018 Xterra World Championship

On October 28th, Karsten Madsen will be competing at the 2018 Xterra World Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii. This year, Madsen has collected seven podium finishes on the Xterra circuit, including a win in Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

This weekend, Madsen will be riding on the 2018 Felt EDICT FRD.

Karsten Madsen's 2018 Felt EDICT FRD. Photo: Karsten Madsen

Photo: Karsten Madsen

Photo: Karsten Madsen

Photo: Karsten Madsen

— by Karsten Madsen

I’ve been on this bike since its release in March. It’s by far the best all-around bike for climbing and defending, with great power transfer and stability. I had been riding the FRD hardtail for about a month, but I decided to stay with the full suspension model for this course. The bike weighs in at 23 lbs, which is very light for an XL full suspension frame.

I’ve added grip skateboard tape to my shifters, which helps me grip the shifters in humid races. With the addition of a full carbon seat post bar and stem, it keeps the bike light. The pedals are Shimano XTR, the same model I’ve ridden on my entire mountain biking life.